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After much anticipation, we now know Bao Bao is the name of the new baby panda at the National Zoo. Crowds lined up at the National Zoo to get a spot for the big reveal. News4's Darcy Spencer was there and got reaction from the crowd. (Published Sunday, Dec 1, 2013)

Updated at 12:51 PM EST on Monday, Dec 2, 2013

Bao Bao, the name of the Smithsonian's National Zoo giant panda cub was revealed Sunday on its 100th day of birth, per Chinese tradition.

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Zoo officials announced the name at a ceremony Sunday with China's ambassador as the female cub turns 100 days old, following Chinese tradition. (Published Sunday, Dec 1, 2013)

Mother Mei Xiang and Bao Bao were not in attendance, but zoo officials say the cub could be on display as early as January 2014.

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Dennis Kelly, director of the zoo, emphasized Bao Bao's birth represents a strong coalition between China and the U.S., and their dedication to protecting the endangered species.

“When this cub was born last summer, I was thrilled,” said Kelly. “Bao Bao symbolizes 41 years of research and collaboration both at the National Zoo and in China. We’re grateful to everyone around the world who voted to name her and help us celebrate today.”

The ceremony also included special video messages from First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, and First Lady of the People’s Republic of China, Peng Liyuan.

Both congratulated the National Zoo on the successful birth of the cub and reflected on 41 years of giant panda conservation success as a result of excellent collaboration between the United States and China.

The public was able to vote on five names over the past month. The choices were Bao Bao, which means precious or treasure; Ling Hua, which means darling or delicate flower; Long Yun, which is a symbol of a dragon and luck for panda cooperation between the U.S. and China; Mulan, the name of a legendary Chinese warrior woman from the 5th century that means magnolia flower; and Zhen Bao, which means treasure or valuable.

The day’s festivities concluded at the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat. Chinese lion dancers led guests to the giant panda yards where Tian Tian, the cub’s father, received a frozen popsicle, filled with sweet potato and pineapple chunks.